Richard Van Gurp, DDS Curriculum Vitae

Originally from Allentown, PA, Dr. Richard Van Gurp is a graduate of The University of North Carolina Dental School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was a Dean’s List student throughout Dental School and was awarded membership into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Fraternity, one of the highest achievements in dentistry.

Dr. Van Gurp completed his General Practice Residency in Hospital Dentistry at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT. In 1988, Dr. Van Gurp opened his private practice in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A respected Charlotte cosmetic dentist with more than 20 years experience, Dr. Van Gurp also serves as a consultant to several national and international dental companies regarding new product development. His peers continue to seek his expertise as he lectures on the newest advances in dental technology.

Community Involvement – Current
Through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s “Give Back A Smile” Program, assist the survivors of domestic violence in reclaiming their lives and their smiles by treating the dental injuries they sustained as a result of the abuse.

Provide dental services to Belarussian children who travel to Charlotte for medical and dental care as a part of programs coordinated through local churches.

Volunteer to the Ada Jenkins Mobile Dental Bus – a fully equipped mobile dental office that provides excellent dental care to individuals in the greater Charlotte area who otherwise would not be able to have access to these services.